Konch

Konch is a city and a municipal board in Jalaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Konch is the second largest city of the district followed by Jalaun. Freedom fighters of konch and there are others too need to be mentioned. his grand son retired as Commandant from Assam Rifles,commanded 21 SSB. Mr. Ashu dixit was observer in UNO. ONUMOZ. he was awarded Presidents Medal,Governors Medal,Directors Commendation badge,and appreciation letter from Chief of ONUMOZ, Mozambique.GeographyKonch is now developing as per the present scenario. It is one of the center of business in district Jalaun. It is a city with its history back in Ramayan era, this place has also been described in Vedas as a place famous for Presence of a number of Kronch birds. It has India's shortest broad gauge railway line between Konch and Ait known as 'Ait-Konch Shuttle'. It is 28(approx.) km far from the city of Orai, where the headquarters of the district is situated.DemographicsIndia census, Konch had a population of around 78,587. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Konch has an average literacy rate of 65%, more than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 60%. In Konch, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.Famous eventsKonch is famous for oldest tradition of Ramlila play and Dussehra festival celebration.The Ramlila play is 160 year old and also has its name in Limca book of world records.